S&P 500 at 7,718 Midday: Tech Takes the Lead With Nasdaq Up 1.1%
As seen on the 24/7 Wall St. homepage on October 2, 2026.
- S&P 500+0.68%
- Dow Jones Industrial Average+0.57%
- Nasdaq Composite+1.11%
Growth is back in charge at midday: the Nasdaq's 1.1% gain is running at roughly double the Dow's, with money rotating back into tech leadership. A close near these levels puts the S&P 500 within reach of fresh highs.
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The S&P 500 is up about 0.7% at midday, holding comfortably above its prior close.
The Nasdaq Composite is ahead by 1.1%, roughly double the pace of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, a spread that points to money rotating back toward technology rather than spreading evenly across sectors.
The index has stayed above its previous close all session, suggesting buyers are absorbing dips rather than fleeing them.
A close near current levels would leave the index within reach of fresh highs.